Call our helpline 7 days a week (4pm-10pm) 0808 808 2008

Providing support every day for 25 years

Set up to provide faith and culturally sensitive support, MYH has helped over 250,000 young Muslims since 2001.

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MYH Vision

A world where every young person is empowered to overcome challenges and live a God-centred life of meaning and purpose.

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MYH Mission

To provide a range of compassionate services and support to improve the mental wellbeing of young people.

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MYH Values

At MYH, our core values are inspired by the principles of our Islamic faith, ensuring we stay true to our mission and vision.

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God Conscious/ Faith Sensitive

We are dedicated to fostering a sense of God
Consciousness, guiding individuals towards truth and understanding.

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Non judgemental

We are here to listen, empathise, and provide emotional support. We believe everyone has the right to speak freely in a safe space, where their voice will be

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Compassionate

We are committed to showing genuine care and empathy for everyone we serve. We believe in the power of kindness and understanding.

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Integrity

as custodians of donor funds, we uphold integrity, ensuring transparency and ethical practices in all we do to maximise positive impact.

Our values

Compassionate

You can contact us about any subject, without fear of being chastised or judged. We are here to listen, empathise, and provide emotional support. We believe everyone has the right to speak freely in a safe space, where their voice will be heard.

Non-directional

We do not tell you what to do, preach, or impose any religious or moral beliefs on you. We allow you to take control.

Empowering

We work to explore your emotions and options, and empower you to make your own decisions. We believe people should be able to find a solution that works best for them, and we support them in doing so. Being able to explore your feelings can alleviate your distress. Empowering you means that you can be confident the support you receive is well-tailored to your situation.

Helpline values

Free

Our helpline will always be free, and clients can contact us through telephone, web chat, email, and Whatsapp. Most mobile providers do not charge to call our number, but you should always double check. We can also call your phone number if you request a call back.

Anonymous & confidential

All of our clients’ information is 100% confidential. We do not share this information outside of our organisation, except in extreme safeguarding situations. Our confidentiality guide is available here. Our clients are at liberty to provide or withhold their demographic information. Our number does not appear on your phone bill, and you can withdraw your information from our database at any time by contacting us.

Faith & culturally sensitive

Our helpline workers are from diverse Muslim communities in the UK. They understand the issues Muslim communities face and are trained in faith and cultural sensitivity.

Our team

Aamer Chaudhry, Chief Executive of the Muslim Youth Helpline

Aamer Chaudhry

Chief Executive Officer

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Hadil Nour

Helpline Manager

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Helpline Staff

Helpline